The World Cup final between Spain and Argentina will take place tonight, Sunday July 19, at the New York New Jersey Stadium, marking the end of 38 days and 102 matches. The match will be broadcast live on ITV and ITVX, as well as BBC One and BBC iPlayer, with live commentary on BBC Radio 5 Live. Coverage on both platforms begins at 7pm BST, with kick-off at 8pm BST.
Half-Time Show Reversal
Initially, ITV and BBC decided not to broadcast the half-time show, which will feature performances by Madonna, Shakira, and Justin Bieber. However, that decision has now been reversed, according to The Mirror. The performance will last between 20 and 25 minutes, longer than the usual 15-minute half-time break. Both broadcasters will now include the show in their coverage, focusing on highlights and analysis during the extended interval.
Additional Coverage
The BBC has confirmed additional coverage across its website, app, live pages, and social media channels. ITV will also provide a final-half-time show. England fans, who saw their team beaten 2-1 by Argentina in the semi-final, will be watching as Spain and Argentina compete for the trophy.
